October 21, 2016 Service bulletin

Some 2017 fusion vehicles built on or before 20-SEP-2016 may exhibit a slow to update fuel gauge, erratic...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 46146 for 2017 Ford Fusion.

Bulletin number: SSM 46146
Component: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Summary: Some 2017 fusion vehicles built on or before 20-sep-2016 may exhibit a slow to update fuel gauge, erratic fuel gauge reading, inaccurate distance to empty, and/or a fuel gauge that drops fast after a refueling event, with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in powertrain control module (PCM). Reprogram the instrument panel cluster (ipc) software using ids software 102.04 or higher. Follow the ids on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming procedure. After reprograming, perform an as-built configuration of the ipc. Clear all diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) after programming. Use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations from section 10 of the service labor time standards slts) manual. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 125 complaints in the electrical category.

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